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6 Gbps SATA specification ratified, but role in enterprise data storage unclear
Vendors and analysts see SAS 2.0 taking over the enterprise, but some users see a lower-cost way to boost data storage performance in the new SATA 3.0 specification. Article
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IBM writes software to improve data placement on solid-state drives
IBM adds solid-state drive support to Data Facility Storage Management Subsystem (DFSMS); will add SSD-specific data placement and monitoring capabilities to software. Article
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Texas Memory Systems rolls out all-Flash disk array
The RamSan vendor is hoping to attract price-conscious users to SSDs with a 2U, 5 TB NAND-Flash JBOD. Article
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SandForce seeks to improve SSD controllers
Newcomer SandForce delivers solid-state drive (SSD) controller it claims can lower cost and improve reliability for NAND Flash. Article
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Fusion-io plans to add software, SSD-based storage systems
Startup Fusion-io's strategy is to push into the storage systems market with software features like snapshots, according to execs at SNW. Article
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Storage admins mull SSDs at SNW
Storage pros at Storage Networking World begin to evaluate solid-state storage products, but remain cautious. Article
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Tiered storage tutorial
Find out what tiered storage is, the key technologies behind it, and how tiered storage can lower operational costs while improving application performance. Tutorial
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Storage industry makes SSD wish list
The week has been filled with solid-state drive announcements, but industry experts and storage administrators say vendors could do more to drive adoption of the technology. Article
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Sun flashes new NAND module
Sun has a new memory-sized Flash module and additional solid-state support across its product line, with rumblings of an acceleration device to follow. Article
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Texas Memory brings out PCIe-based solid state
After concentrating on the high end of the enterprise with earlier DRAM solid-state drives (SSDs), Texas Memory adds SSD inside servers to widen its customer base. Article